CSUDH Narrows Athletics Director Search to Four Finalists
Search Committee looks to have new A.D. in place by mid-October
August 31, 2005

Carson, CA -- Cal State Dominguez Hills’ search for its new Athletics Director is nearing a close as four finalists have been chosen for the vacant position, it was announced by Dr. Alonzo F. Rodriguez, CSUDH Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Chair of the Athletics Director search committee.

“Each of the final candidates has, among their successful careers, a history of community outreach, collaborative relationships within the institutions, fundraising and successful athletic programs,” Dr. Rodriguez begins.

“We're looking for the best ‘fit’ for Dominguez Hills, the one most capable of taking our athletic programs to the highest level while continuing to ensure support for our student-athletes in successfully obtaining a University diploma.”

The four finalists are listed in order of their scheduled interviews:

• 1. Mr. Dennis Kalina, Bradley University; September 12, 2005
• 2. Mr. Torre Chisholm, UC Irvine; September 22, 2005
• 3. Mr. Patrick Guillen, Cal State Dominguez Hills; September 23, 2005
• 4. Mr. Dan Bridges, San Bernardino Valley College; September 26, 2005

As part of a day-long interview, all four finalists will take a campus tour and meet with the CSUDH Athletics Department staff and coaches before facing the campus community in an open interview session. The open interview sessions, being held from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Educational Resource Center (ERC) A506, will allow faculty, staff, students and other interested parties to receive the candidate’s resume prior to each session’s commencement, and complete an evaluation form providing feedback to the search committee members.